Chapter: Face to faceThe wedding had ended, and the newlyweds had set off on their month-long honeymoon. With them away, the family gradually fell back into their usual routines.Today, the Hart family had invited Carter and his daughter, Serafina, for a meal.Bella’s sharp eyes landed on a young girl talking to Callum. She immediately noticed the girl’s obvious crush on him. Callum, on the other hand, was polite but distant and his kindness was more out of courtesy than genuine interest."Is that your daughter?" Bella asked, turning to Carter.Carter smiled. "Yes, that’s my lovely Serafina."Serafina offered a soft shy greeting. “Hello.”Bella studied her for a moment before nodding approvingly. "What a gorgeous girl."At her words, both Anne and Sia turned toward her as they were intrigued by what was going on in Bella’s mind."What do you do, dear?" Bella asked.“I work in Miss Swift’s company,” Serafina answered.Bella raised an eyebrow and looked at Sia. “What is with you?”Sia just smiled knowingly.
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Chapter: EmotionalSia and Anne sat quietly at the table when Bella came to join them."Did you eat?" Bella asked Sia.Sia nodded."Did you eat?" Bella turned to Anne this time.Anne smiled. "Not yet.""Then, let’s have a proper mother-daughter meal together," Bella declared."Okay, Mom," Anne chuckled, gesturing to the waiter to serve them."Are you going to invite your husband?" Bella teased."I think he can manage on his own while I focus on my mother," Anne replied smoothly.Bella laughed and playfully pinched Anne’s cheek. "Cheeky brat."She then narrowed her eyes, studying Anne's face. "Are you using the face cream I sent you? You a're getting wrinkles. You are not supposed to get wrinkles! I’m your mother, but I look younger than you."Anne rolled her eyes. "What can I say, Mom? You are a beauty, and Dad ruined my genes.""You are right," Bella sighed dramatically. "But I still love you."Hearing this, Sia laughed out loud. "You two are adorable."Bella smiled proudly. As the food arrived, she ge
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Chapter: Old MemoriesNow it was time for the bride to throw her bouquet. The bridesmaids and other excited girls stood in line, ready to catch it. As Charlotte tossed it into the air, the crowd cheered.One of Charlotte’s friends was about to grab it when suddenly, a figure dressed in black jumped up and caught it mid-air.Everyone turned in surprise as Leon stood there, holding the bouquet and laughing.“This is not fair!” Abella complained. She knows what he was upto but still felt very frustrated with him. Leon smirked. “Doesn’t matter.” Then, he walked over and handed the bouquet to Sia. She hesitated for a moment before shyly accepting it.“Just admit it, you are eager to get married,” Rhys teased as he yelled from the crowd.Leon only grinned, while Sia softly ran her fingers over the flowers with her head lowered and shyly smiling to herself.After the ceremony, the reception began. Charlotte had changed into another dress that allowed her to dance and enjoy the evening. She had her first dance wi
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Chapter: Man and WifeIt was the kind of day every bride wished for. Clear skies, golden sunlight filtering through the trees, and a soft breeze carrying the scent of fresh blooms. The Hart house’s backyard had been transformed into a vision of timeless elegance that was adorned with cascading white floral delicate lace drapes, and twinkling fairy lights that danced with the wind. Every detail was perfect, just as it should be for a love story like theirs.The family had spent a great time planning and plotting every minor detail that made this day perfect for the couple. Charlotte stood at the entrance. She was a vision to behold in her vintage lace-detailed gown whose long sleeves added an ethereal grace to her already breathtaking presence. She looked as though she had stepped out of a classic love story her beauty was untouched by time. And Sebastian was no less than a prince charming made for the beauty. On either side of her stood two men who had loved her beyond this world. Her fathers—Nathaniel a
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Chapter: RuinedThe nightclub was alive with laughter, music, and an undeniable buzz of excitement. The air smelled of roses, champagne, and expensive perfume. The bachelorette party was in full swing, with Charlotte at the centre of it all, though she found herself having the most fun doing absolutely nothing.Leon had shown up uninvited by charming Alisha who could not do anything but nod at her wish. When he reached the venue, he dragged Sia along with him and much to the delight of Charlotte, they formed a trio. The three of them had become the ultimate trio who were too cool to engage in the over-the-top bridal games but were having the most fun simply lounging in the corner while snacking on macarons and sipping on fancy mocktails. Along with Sia, they were merely having mocktails instead of cocktails. They could not bring Sia’s sickness by bringing the aroma of alcohol around. “I swear, the best part of this party is just sitting here,” Charlotte said, leaning back against the plush sofa.L
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Chapter: Love Changes Everything“You said Leon and Sia would be back today,” Alisha said, glancing at Coco with a frown. “The day is almost over, and they are still not here. The rehearsal dinner is tomorrow, and you need your maid of honour.”“They should be here by now,” Anne agreed, concern creeping into her voice.Nicholas crossed his arms. “The project isn’t even close to its launch date. Why does Leon have to put work before family right now?”They all wanted everything to be perfect for Charlotte’s big day, but Leon and Sia’s absence was problematic.Sensing the rising frustration, Charlotte spoke up. “Dad… Sia isn’t well.”Anne’s head snapped toward her. “What?” she asked, alarmed. “Why didn’t they tell us?”“Because of this reaction,” Charlotte sighed. “And honestly, even I wouldn’t have known if Leon hadn’t told me. She is still recovering from that horrible accident and it’s a miracle she is even here with us today. I know it sucks that they aren’t here yet, but all of you are. I just want them to make it
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Chapter: Chapter 14Arielle didn’t return home until late the next evening. Her work had dragged on, and by the time she finally stepped through the door, it was close to nine. She sighed, kicking off her shoes, but the sight in the living room stopped her in her tracks.Crystal was pacing back and forth, her expression fraught with worry. The moment she saw Arielle, she grabbed her hand."Ari, save your husband!" Crystal exclaimed, her voice filled with both exasperation and concern.Arielle’s heart sank. "Maa, is Zach okay?" she asked, panic rising in her chest.Crystal shook her head, her brows knitting together. "I don’t know! He wanted to read one of your books, and since Mom and Estelle had taken all the other copies, The Last Kiss was the only one left in my library. I didn’t realize it until I saw him reading it."She did not know what ghost the entire family was possessed with! They hated reading and she was the only reader in the house. And suddenly, all of them wanted to read something. Ariell
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Chapter: Chapter 13Maya cleared her throat, her smile warm but carrying a hint of teasing curiosity. "Ahem… looks like we were worried for nothing. You two are doing good."Arielle met her gaze with a soft smile. "I told you, Maya. Zachary is a good man."Maya raised an eyebrow, leaning forward. "But he broke your heart once, didn’t he?"Arielle’s smile faltered briefly, but then she shook her head with a thoughtful expression. "Maya, can I really hold onto the pain and forget all the good he has done for me? Just because we broke up doesn’t erase the years we shared. We were young and, honestly, a bit clueless."Her voice softened as she continued, a touch of nostalgia creeping in. "Do you know why we lasted almost ten years back then? It was because we were in boarding school together. We had each other every day, through every moment, good or bad. But when college came… things changed. We couldn’t find time for each other anymore. We were juggling intense schedules, trying to meet our ambitions and li
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Chapter: Chapter 12That night, when Zachary stepped into the house, a heavy silence greeted him. He walked straight to his bedroom, expecting to find Arielle sitting on their bed with her laptop, as she usually did. But the room was empty. The absence of her presence felt odd, unsettling even.It was strange how they had been married for a month and yet they were so attached to each other. Or shall he say that he had gotten attached to her and she was always like a mean cat to him? Not that he minded her acting like a mean cat. He hadn't realized when he had grown accustomed to their quiet evenings together—sharing coffee, exchanging small talk, or simply sitting in comfortable silence. Now, the room felt too still, and an unexplainable restlessness crept into his chest.Where was she? He was missing her. Frowning, he left the room and headed downstairs where he found his mother, Crystal, arranging the cushions on the sofa.“Maa, where is Arielle?” he asked, his tone sharper than he intended.Crystal d
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Chapter: Chapter 11Meanwhile, in the car, Maya glanced over at Arielle, who had been on her phone since they left.“What are you doing?” Maya asked curiosity mingled with frustration.“Calling Gabriel,” Arielle replied without looking up. “He called me after the wedding using this number, so I’m trying it. I have been leaving texts and calls. I know he will pick up eventually.”Maya frowned. “And why, exactly, do you think he will bother answering? He has been avoiding everyone else.”“Guilt,” Arielle said matter-of-factly, her voice steady. “Guilt is a strong emotion, Maya. If he has any sense of it, he will take my call.”Maya opened her mouth to argue, but before she could say anything, Arielle’s phone lit up. “The call’s connecting,” Arielle whispered, sitting up straighter in her seat.There was a pause, and then a groggy voice came through the line. “Hey, Arielle.”Arielle’s grip on the phone tightened. “Gabriel,” she said, her voice sharper than she intended. “We need to talk. Now.”“What happened
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Chapter: Chapter 10“Madam, someone is here to meet Arielle Madam,” the maid announced, bowing slightly as she stood at the door.“Who is here to see me?” Arielle asked, puzzled.Before the maid could respond, Maya burst into the room, her face full of relief and urgency. She ran straight to Arielle, wrapping her in a warm hug.“Maya! I’m so happy to see you!” Arielle exclaimed, her smile lighting up the room.“I’m happy to see you too, Ari,” Maya replied, but her smile faded quickly, replaced by a serious expression. “But right now, we are in trouble.”Arielle’s face fell, and concern clouded her eyes. “What happened?” she asked, stepping back slightly to look at her friend.Maya took a deep breath. “The manuscript for your new book has been leaked,” she said, her voice tinged with regret. “I’m so sorry, Ari. I tried everything I could to do damage control, but it wasn’t enough. Someone stole your manuscript, and now another author has published a book with the same idea.”Arielle’s breath hitched. “Wha
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Chapter: Chapter 9When they arrived in Chicago, the Hawthorne family organized a few small functions with only close relatives in attendance. Arielle felt relieved that she didn’t have to face large crowds or deal with overwhelming social interactions. The first two days were spent in these family functions, catching up with close relatives, and participating in various small gatherings. It was a flurry of introductions and polite conversations, but nothing too exhausting for Arielle, who preferred quieter moments.By the third day, Liam dragged Zachary to the family hospital. Arielle later learned that her new husband had decided to join the family business and work at the hospital. This marked the beginning of a new routine for him, and soon enough, their days started to settle into a rhythm.Over the next month, Arielle and Zachary’s relationship shifted. They didn’t fight as often as they had before, and to everyone’s surprise, including her own, she managed to keep her temper in check. It was a qui
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Contract Marriage: The Billionaire's First Love
What do you do when your first love, who crushed your heart into a million pieces, crashes your engagement party and proposes a marriage?
Certainly you would would show her the door and slip a ring on the fiancé's finger like a sane person. But Damien Callahan?
He did the exact opposite.
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Time stopped for Damien Callahan eight years ago when Anastasia, his first love, left him without explanation and moved to another continent and left him with nothing but their heartbreaking memories.
Giving in to his family’s demands, he eventually agreed to marry his best friend. But on the day of his engagement, Anastasia returned and proposing marriage– A Contract Marriage to be exact.
Damien is done playing the lovesick fool. If she wants a contract marriage, she will get it but he will make sure she regrets every second of it.
The contract might be hers but terms and conditions would be his.
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Anastasia Spencer fled her home years ago to escape the schemes of her stepmother and stepsister. Their betrayal cost her not just her first love, but also her mother, her only true family. Now, after years of planning, she’s back to reclaim everything that was taken from her—her wealth, her revenge, and the man she never stopped loving.
Her Plan is simple:
Step one: Steal Damien from her wicked stepsister.
Step two: Reclaim her father’s fortune.
Step three: Make them all pay for what they did.
It seemed simple, right?
Except she didn’t count on Damien flipping the script.
In the end, it is a game where love, power, and revenge are at stake, who will win and who will be left with nothing?
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Chapter: Playing favouritesDamien asked, shocked, “What happened to Harold?”Jack replied, “He suffered a stroke. His condition is serious.”“Is Claire there?” Damien asked urgently.“Not yet, but the butler is. Claire has been informed and will be arriving soon,” Jack explained.Damien’s tone turned sharp. “Jack, get Harold out of the house as soon as possible. Don’t let Claire catch wind of it. Until she arrives, the butler has the authority to assist you. Once she’s there, she’ll take control. Warn the butler that this is all part of Claire’s grand plan. To eliminate Harold and seize everything. She is already plotting against Regina and Anna.”“Understood, sir. I will take care of it,” Jack assured him.When Damien ended the call, he turned to find Asher who was standing nearby and observing him quietly.Before Damien could talk to his eldest son, Darcy entered the room, followed closely by Summer who was carrying a sleeping Destiny. Despite the late hour, the couple had arrived, uncalled but concerned.Dam
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Chapter: Next targetWhile Ronan, Adeline, and Abel were at the hospital, Damien found himself pacing back and forth in the living room. He had been trying to contact Anastasia, but now her phone was switched off. She had been keeping him updated on the situation but with no recent word, his worry began to grow.“Dad, Rio is crying,” Maxey said softly, tugging at Damien’s sleeve.Damien turned quickly, his thoughts momentarily interrupted. “Oh…” he muttered, glancing toward the baby.As he turned, he noticed Asher holding Rio in his arms, while gently rocking him. To Damien’s surprise, Asher was singing the lullaby that Anastasia usually sang to soothe the baby. His voice was sweet and homely and before long, Rio’s cries quieted as he drifted off to sleep.Damien smiled faintly at the sight, feeling both pride and heartache.“Dad, when will Mom come home?” Asher asked, his voice filled with worry. “Is everything okay?”Damien ruffled his son’s hair, trying to reassure him. “Everything’s okay, kiddo,” he s
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Chapter: Her fatherAnna made sure all the exits around the hospital were blocked. She was determined to stop anyone from escaping, especially since she was certain the kidnapper hadn’t left and the missing baby was still inside the building.She didn’t waste any time and searched every corner of the hospital. She checked rooms, hallways, and storage areas, leaving nothing untouched. The guards were also running around, doing their best to find the child, but no one seemed to have any luck.As Anna moved through the hospital, she noticed a nurse heading toward the terrace, holding a cigarette packet. The nurse tried to open the door but found it locked.“That’s strange,” the nurse muttered. “Why is the terrace door locked? It’s never locked.”Anna’s instincts kicked in. Something felt off. She walked up to the door and tried opening it herself, but it wouldn’t budge. The lock was solid and the door wouldn’t move. Without hesitation, she decided to break it open.She hurried downstairs to find something h
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Chapter: SOSOn Adeline’s side, Damien called her to come to his place immediately with her son. She was already en route when Ronan sent her an SOS with his location. Her brows furrowed at the odd message, but her heart pounded with unease. When she tried calling him, his phone was switched off.Dropping Rio off at Damien’s place, Adeline wasted no time. With her security team in tow, she headed to the location Ronan had sent. It was a private property on the outskirts of New York. The urgency of the situation made her call Delilah to arrange for a chopper to get her there faster.As they landed, her bodyguards secured the perimeter and began a thorough search of the property. Room by room, they swept through until Adeline finally found Ronan.He was lying on a bed. His body filled with discomfort as a naked woman attempted to climb on him. He was intoxicated but was still trying to push her away. Adeline’s blood boiled at the sight, but she forced herself to keep her calm.“Record this,” she or
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Chapter: FailedRegina couldn’t make sense of what was happening. How could it be Fiona? She had been living here for months and hadn’t even recognized her own mother.“Regina!” Anastasia screamed as Regina stumbled against a table and fell to the ground.Both Anastasia and Fiona rushed to her side, helping her to the sofa.“Are you okay?” Anastasia asked, panic evident in her voice.Dazed, Regina nodded.“You hit the table so hard! And you are heavily pregnant. I’m not taking any chances,” Anastasia said, her fear mounting.“Anna, I’m fine,” Regina reassured her.But Anastasia didn’t listen. She quickly called Damien. “Please come to Regina and Abel’s place right away. And increase security around our house.”“Is everything alright?” Damien asked, his concern clear.“Damien, my mom is alive. She is here with me. I need you to come over and make sure she is safe while I look after Regina,” Anastasia said, her voice trembling. “Please, hurry.”When Damien arrived, he was stunned to see Fiona. Anastasi
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Chapter: Mom? Abel’s voice over the call was filled with concern. “Hey, Anastasia. Can you please check on Regina for me? I’m out of state for a meeting. She is not answering my calls, and my housekeeper is on leave.”There was a pause before he added, almost apologetically, “I know it is asking a lot, but I’m really getting stressed about her.”Anastasia’s tone was calm and reassuring. “It is not a big deal, Abel. I will go check on her.”“Thank you. I really appreciate it. I have to get back. I called you in the middle of a meeting,” he said hurriedly before ending the call.Anastasia smiled softly after hanging up. Lately, Abel had become incredibly attentive and caring toward Regina. With her due date approaching, it was natural for him to worry, especially when she didn’t pick up the phone. She admired how much effort he was putting into making sure Regina felt supported.“Maxey,” Anastasia called out, intending to get her youngest to join her.Instead of Ashton, Asher appeared in the doorway
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